PLOS Medicine - Associate/Senior Editor

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, GA, MA, MD, NY, PA, VA, VTIn the US, this is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.Role SummaryPLOS Medicine is a leading open-access medical journal. We seek an Associate/Senior Editor to help develop and strengthen this influential venue for outstanding research and commentary on the major challenges to human health worldwide. This is an intellectually stimulating position that calls for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. As an integral member of the editorial team on this leading open-access medicine journal, you will be responsible for recruiting and assessing research manuscripts, partnering with the Editorial Board of Academic Editors, handling peer review and commissioning articles for our Magazine section. We pride ourselves on providing a top-class service to authors thanks to direct engagement with our Editorial Board, reviewers and authors. A key aspect of the job is interaction with the scientific community, including attending international conferences and visiting research institutes. The successful candidate must therefore be dynamic and outgoing, be prepared to travel and have excellent interpersonal skills. As a PLOS Medicine editor, you will work with the editorial team to think outside of the box, trouble-shoot and innovate when necessary to respond to the needs of the scientific community. Responsibilities Handling research manuscripts submitted to the journalCommissioning articles for the Magazine sectionUndertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journalParticipating in writing of editorials, blog posts and other related materialsParticipating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journal Knowledge and Skills History of mentorship within publishing preferred for the Senior Editor Position. Experience in cross- collaboration and ability to manage projectsAbility to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the medical sciences.Excellent written and oral communication skills.A keen eye for detailOutstanding time-management and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively, with teams across two continents, and deliver against firm deadlines.A passion for science, scientific communication and open access.Previous editorial experience in assessing research manuscripts and handling manuscripts through peer review is desired, but not required.QualificationsA PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and/or an advanced medical degreeAt least 2 years' editorial experience within scholarly publishing required for the Senior Editor position. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer Some national and international travel will be required Some flexibility to work across time zones The base salary range we've established for the Senior Editor is (UK) £42,000 - £57,000 (US) $75,000 - $100,000. The base salary range we've established for the Associate Editor position is (UK) £35,000 - £47,000 (US) $65,000- $85,000.The salary will depend on several factors. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be shared with candidates in the interview process.About PLOS Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers.We're committed to equal opportunityWe're working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all. Visit plos.org/careers to learn more. To learn more about how PLOS protects your privacy, see our Employee Privacy Notice. Apply tot his job